Cooqi’s Gluten-Free Products: Rave Review

Cooqi’s Gluten-Free Products: Rave Review

Yes – the brownies in the above photo really are that huge! I had the opportunity to try some absolutely delicious products recently, so incredibly satisfying that I had to run to get to my keyboard and share the news immediately.  Cooqi is a wonderful gluten-free company based out of St. Paul Minnesota. Right this […]

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Gluten-Free and Starbucks!

Gluten-Free and Starbucks!

Good news ! We have gluten-free options at Starbucks. When Starbucks announced the cancellation of their cake via Twitter this started a petition to bring back the cake. They listened and acted upon this petition and the many calls they received. All of the gluten-free items they now have offer a longer shelf life. This they hope […]

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Gluten-Free Healthy Brownie “Energy Bites”

Gluten-Free Healthy Brownie “Energy Bites”

Made with “good-fat” almonds, antioxidant-rich cacao, and fiber-rich Medjool dates. Enjoy as a snack or treat. Pack up for kids! They can be kept for at least 2 weeks refrigerated. Prep tip: Keep this batter from sticking to your hands by coating them with a little coconut oil or water. Fun and easy to make. […]

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Gluten-Free: Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet

Gluten-Free: Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet

Watch my video of the JK Gourmet food and book review by clicking here. Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet is a cookbook offering a clarification to and simplification of the grain-free diet and its health benefits. It also clarifies some specific points regarding the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and offers some well-researched and documented history and evidence concerningthe diet. Bestselling […]

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Gluten-Free Food and Gifts : Gotta Eat Sweets

Gluten-Free Food and Gifts : Gotta Eat Sweets

Can you imagine a sublime brownie-meets-truffle without overpowering sweetness and presented as a piece of art? Well, you can now indulge in this vision in your very home. Gotta Eat Sweets provides for those with allergies, embodies the aesthetics of Japan, tempts the palate with the finest European chocolate, and has been inspired by the […]

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January Contest Winner-Gluten-Free Husband’s Delight

January Contest Winner-Gluten-Free Husband’s Delight

Gluten Free Husband’s Delightis a delicious recipe submitted by Julianne Karow and our lucky winner,wrapping this January contest up. Hey folks, it was a real tough one this month as I had so many wonderful gluten-free submissions. I had a lot of help in making the decision. We had a few runner-ups as the recipes […]

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Gluten-Free Raw Energy-Fiber Crackers

Gluten-Free Raw Energy-Fiber Crackers

Fiber is necessary for us all and even more so for those on a GF diet. These crackers are full of protein, energy and fiber. You do need a dehydrator to make these. INGREDIENTS 7 cups date paste 1 cup flax (grind up ½ cup of this, and the other ½ leave whole) 2 cups […]

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Studies Show Link between Gluten Intolerance and Autism

Studies Show Link between Gluten Intolerance and Autism

     Autism is a disorder that is causing more and more concern in the U.S., provoking much research and debate. Recently, various studies, particularly those conducted in the field of alternative medicine, have suggested that there may be a link between autism and food allergies, specifically to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and […]

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Sugar To Agave Conversion

Sugar To Agave Conversion

Converting Your Recipes to Agave Nectar: Agave Nectar is sweeter than sugar, so you can use less! 1. Substitute 2/3 cup agave nectar per 1 cup sugar. 2. Compensate for the moisture in the agave nectar by reducing other liquids added by 1 FL OZ per 2/3 cup agave used. You can also estimate the […]

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True Story: Stomach Pains Vanish After Eating Gluten-Free!

True Story: Stomach Pains Vanish After Eating Gluten-Free!

Following is a terrific testimonial from a man that had participated in my Gluten-Free Taste Testing Party on January 17th.  “After the meeting at your house for the products taste party I decided to get very strict on a gluten free  program. “After two days I had zero gut pain and a brain fog is clearing.   I […]

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Gluten-Free Taste Testing Parties: East and West Coasts

Gluten-Free Taste Testing Parties: East and West Coasts

At my Gluten-Free taste-testing party on Sunday the 17th, we tested 42 Gluten-Free products in the course of 2-1/2 hours. I had everyone take diligent notes on their feedback for each and every item I presented. The results have already been put together in my various reviews which my team in LA and FL worked hard on.  I want […]

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Gluten-Free Blueberry Pie

Gluten-Free Blueberry Pie

INGREDIENTS: One double gluten-free pie crust 5 cups fresh wild blueberries ¾ cup maple sugar ¼ cup rice flour 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon rice milk, or egg yolk for brushing 1 tablespoon sugar, for sprinkling DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a […]

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Gluten-Free Crostini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese

Gluten-Free Crostini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese

There’s always a little Italian in all of us, and for us on a Gluten-Free diet, we have to come up with ways to satisfy all our taste desires – and we easily can. Here you go! INGREDIENTS: Sun-dried tomato pesto: ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil) 3-4 cloves garlic, to taste 1 […]

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Gluten-Free “OH MY!” Browny Muffins

Gluten-Free “OH MY!” Browny Muffins

These are to die for! They are a wonderful result of trial and error but this one does it! Makes approx. 30 brownies INGREDIENTS 2 ¼ cups gluten free baking mix for brownies 1 cup maple sugar 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon salt […]

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Gluten-Free Waffle Cones

Gluten-Free Waffle Cones

INGREDIENTS 1 whole large egg 1 egg white ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup light agave syrup or maple “sugar” 2/3 cup rice flour (brown) 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS 1. Pre-heat wafflecone press to about darkness level 3-4. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg and egg white […]

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Perrigo’s New Gluten-Free “claim” on Drugs

Perrigo’s New Gluten-Free “claim” on Drugs

By Shandra Martinez ALLEGAN — Perrigo Co.’sannouncement Monday it will be the first manufacturer in the United States to label more than 200 of its over-the-counter drugs gluten free is drawing mixed reactions. The problem is the Food and Drug Administration has not come out with a standard for what is considered gluten free, said Elaine […]

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Gluten -Free General Mills UPDATE

Gluten -Free General Mills UPDATE

General Mills has launched a GLUTEN FREE site with this purpose: Our goal is to help you live your life without gluten… freely. Did you know there are more than 200 great-tasting gluten-free products from General Mills? It’s true! Hundreds products are already gluten free, plus they are working hard to add more to the […]

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Tina’s Gluten-Free Cupcake Party Sponsored by Pamela’s Products

Tina’s Gluten-Free Cupcake Party Sponsored by Pamela’s Products

We had SO much fun baking to our hearts content, decorating with our imaginations soaring, eating Pamela’s Products and enjoying one another’s company. I am honored and grateful be able to have incredibly delicious ingredients and fun give-aways for my parties, all from Pamela’s Products as well as Nature’s Food Patches LOADED gift bags , once […]

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Gluten-Free Chicken Breasts with Cherry-Chocolate Sauce

Gluten-Free Chicken Breasts with Cherry-Chocolate Sauce

INGREDIENTS ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons salt 4 cups water 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves ¼ cup rice flour 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil 1 ½ tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup dried cherries 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons brandy (optional but good) 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, […]

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Gluten-Free Manufacturers Giving Back

Gluten-Free Manufacturers Giving Back

Tricia Thompson, M.S., RD is a nutrition consultant, author andspeaker specializing in celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. This week I would like to recognize manufacturers of gluten-free food who are generously helping out our gluten-free friends in need. Please support these companies by purchasing their products. If you are a manufacturer of gluten-free food, […]

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